JOANNA

It goes without saying that I slept like shit. Gabe rocked my world last night, and I couldn't stop thinking about him. About us together.

First, I saw a soft side of him he has always kept guarded. He showered me with attention and selflessly helped me get out of my writing block. Later, he showed me he's more than the rockstar persona the world is used to.

Then last night...

It was perfect.

So much so, I can still feel him between my legs. I can still hear his muffled groans. I can still taste his lips.

He simply consumed me, making me forget everything but his touch. When he asked me if I regretted it, I froze, though. He's clearly much more experienced than me and has slept with his fair share of women without giving them a second thought afterward. But me? I can't just pretend it didn't mean anything. How do I explain to him I've waited my whole life for that moment?

He awoke feelings in me I'd buried inside years ago. He made me remember how much I love him.

But then what?

He told me not long ago that sex is just sex.

If I don't protect my heart, he will bulldoze it so fast. I'm not sure how I'll recover from it.

I didn't see the time Maria came to our room last night, but I could hear her moving around as she got ready for bed. She's my best friend and the one person I can talk to about anything. So, I hate the fact I'm lying to her. But how do I tell her I slept with her brother? Especially when I never mentioned being into him in the first place. I'd give anything to hear what she thinks about Gabe and me, but I just don't know how to go about it.

Guilty washed over me when she checked on me before leaving the house. She wanted me to join her at a coffee shop again, but I told her I had a lot of calls to make and that I'd rather stay home. The truth is that I am embarrassed to face her.

Now, it's almost nine in the morning and as I finish getting dressed, I hear some commotion in the living room. Sighing, I have no option but to see what's going on.

The boys are all gathered in the living room with two men and a woman. I can feel the tension in the air as everyone stop talking when I walk in. Great.

"Jo..." Gabe clears his throat, his eyes soft and searching. "Uh, I don't know if you remember Martin, our manager, and Tom, our lawyer." He points to a balding man who is probably in his mid fifty and another guy who looks like he came straight from a GQ magazine with his square jaw and piercing brown eyes.

"Hey. Good to see you guys" I smile, remembering I've met them once or twice over the years.

They just smile back and nod politely.

"And this is Lena, our PR." He points to a tall woman by Dave's side who I've only heard about. Her long red hair is tied up in a sleek ponytail, which accentuates her cheekbones. She looks like she's in her early thirties, but her green and sharp eyes give her a more mature vibe.

"It's nice to meet you, Lena." I smile, and her gaze darts between Gabe and me for a second before she offers me her hand.

"You must be Maria's friend," she says while we shake hands.

"Yeah..." My lips curl into another smile. "I don't want to intrude. I'll just get some coffee and grab my computer."

"If anything, we're the ones intruding on your vacation," Josh says, making me chuckle.

"You're too sweet." I wink at him and head to the kitchen. I can still hear their murmured voices as I grab a mug and quickly fix my coffee before walking back to my room to get my things.

I'm placing my coffee on the bedside table when I hear someone knocking on the door. A second later, Gabe is entering the room and locking the door behind him.

"Hey..." I say.

"Can we talk?" He takes a step towards me, and I walk to the side to get my bag, turning my back to him.

"Sure." I open my bag, searching for God knows what inside. "What's up?"

"Jo..." he says, and I feel the heat of his chest on my back. "Look at me."

"I... Maybe... I..."

His hands find my waist, gently turning me to him. "About last night..."

"You don't need to say anything, okay?" I clear my throat, feeling a little flustered. "I'm a big girl. I get it."

His eyebrows raise in surprise. "And what is it that you get?"

I try to detangle myself from his hold, but it only serves to bring me closer to him. "Sex is just sex, right? It doesn't need to be a holy act." I raise my chin, our eyes meeting.

He smirks. "Sometimes it's out-of-this-world sex." He presses his nose to my cheek. "Sometimes it's deep and hot, and so fucking good it blows your mind and makes you want to reevaluate your whole existence."

Goosebumps spreads against my skin and my core tightens with desire. There's something undeniably sexy in Gabe's voice. Especially when it's full of lust and directed at me.

"Oh?" I gasp when his fingers find the hem of my dress, and his palms cup my butt.

"Sometimes..." His lips find my ears. "Sometimes it's divine."

"Gabe." I hold onto his shoulders. "What are you trying to say?"

Pulling away a little to look at me, he swallows hard before speaking. "I'm saying I care about you and I'm not ready to put an end to this. To us."

My heart skips a beat. "I don't know what to say..."

His lips find my neck. "You say yes to us and stop ignoring the fact that we're both attracted to each other." He bites my shoulder.

"They are all waiting for you in the living room," I murmur, feeling my willpower dissolve as he lets out a low chuckle.

"They shouldn't even be here, to begin with." He pulls my dress over my head, and I'm too far gone now to protest.

I'm not wearing a bra, so when the cool air hits my chest, my nipples harden instantly. "Gabe..." I moan softly when he gets rid of my panties and I'm fully naked in front of him.

"I barely slept last night thinking about how good you might taste..." He walks us to the nearest wall right before dropping to his knees.

His tongue parts my folds to strike over my clit, making me gasp. One of his hands sprawls over my lower belly, pinning me, while the other lifts one of my legs over his shoulder. A jolt of pleasure spreads through me hot and fast. I feel a little dizzy.

My head thuds against the wall as heat pulsates through my body. "Ahh, you're gonna make me cum." I bite my lower lip to contain my moans.

His only response is to rub his tongue over and over my entrance, teasing me and making me grind into his mouth shamelessly. There is a group of people having what seems to be a business meeting outside, and all I care about is how good Gabe makes me feel.

He's licking and sucking my aching cleft unhurriedly, and I'm about to come anytime now. My body is shaking and my eyelids are heavy. I'm way too far gone when it comes to this man.

His hands cup my butt as he urges me against his tongue and I whimper, feeling my orgasm build up. With one hand on his shoulder, I use the other to fist his hair, positioning his face just right. Then I hear him growling, and the vibration over my flesh is all I need to let go.

Pumping my hips into his mouth, I moan as everything in me tightens and a burst of pleasure hits me in waves. The orgasm that pours through me is so powerful that my knees weaken and Gabe needs to hold me until the last tremor fades.

When he feels I'm okay again, he stands in a rush, picking me up and carrying me to bed.

He quickly gets rid of his clothes, and my eyes widen as I take him all in. He's breathtakingly gorgeous.

The weight of his body over mine makes me hot all over again, so I circle his waist with my legs, rolling us over and shoving him against his back.

He lets out a soft grunt when I straddle his hips. I run my palm over his chest, raking his muscles with my nails. He has a tribal tattoo that goes from his shoulders down his hips. I take my time admiring it before bringing my gaze back to his.

He's looking at me with a mixture of longing and curiosity as my hips undulate over him. Stroking my cleft over his cock slowly, I let out a soft moan when he gasps.

"Fuck, that's hot." He closes his eyes tightly and my mouth curves with amusement.

Leaning down, I tease his nipples with the tip of my tongue. His breath hitches when my lips trace his chest. I keep moving down until I'm staring into his erection.

He's so hard, he's pulsing.

Without thinking twice, I hold the base of his cock, stroking his silk skin. A tear of pre-cum leaves him, and his body shivers when I use my tongue to lick it.

"Fuck..." he murmurs.

I look up to see him watching me.

Getting on all fours, I angle my body so he has a better view. His balls are up and tight with need. I use one hand to gently stroke them while my tongue flicks the crown out, licking another drop of pre-cum.

"You're trying to kill me," he rasps, thrusting his hips up a little as one of his hands fists my hair.

His desire spurs me on, and I smile at him. "Do you want me to stop?"

"Fuck, no!" He closes his eyes.

"Gabe..." I whisper, and when his eyes peer down at me again, I run the flat of my tongue around the crown, licking him slowly.

His nostril flares. "You're enjoying this."

"What do you want?" I ask, and he grabs my hair tighter. Just enough to make nipples go harder.

"Open your mouth," he says with a bit of command in his voice.

Panting, I do as he says.

He's looking at me with so much lust and adoration it makes me lightheaded. But I wait for him to tell me what he wants. How he wants it.

"Suck me." He licks his lower lip. "I can still taste you... You're delicious."

Closing my eyes at the intensity of his gaze, I suck him deep. He grunts, a muffled garbled sound deep in his throat, and I explore every glorious inch of him until he tugs my hair slightly.

"I'm going to come." His body shudders and I bring my eyes back to him.

When our gaze locks, he lets out a gasp when I suck him harder.

"Fuck..." He breathes, looking all shades of yummy as he comes.

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A/N: How are you enjoying Jo & Gabe's story?

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Celeste